20260310 So, I bought Toy PKD Blaster pt.5: Programming the JQ6500

20260310 So, I bought Toy PKD Blaster pt.5: Programming the JQ6500

Uploading .MP3 files into the JQ6500 is not as easy as it sounds. Since the on-board flash storage on the market is typically 16MBit (aka 2Mb). So, if your samples are long, you will need to re-encode your files to a lower bitrate (but this compromises playback quality). You will also need a Program to […]

20260315 So, I bought Toy PKD Blaster pt.6: Testing the JQ6500

20260315 So, I bought Toy PKD Blaster pt.6: Testing the JQ6500

The 28mm 8 Ohm 3W speakers… have arrived. And so are the 5-position switches, plus other stuff not relevant to this Project such as UV Glue. From past experiences, the 3W speakers I’ve had were good enough for prop sounds. The only issue is the choice of amplifiers that must be small enough to drive […]